Elaine White's Life in Books
The Author
Elaine White is the author of multi-genre MM romance, celebrating 'love is love' and offering diversity in both genre and character within her stories.
Growing up in a small town and fighting cancer in her early teens taught her that life is short and dreams should be pursued. She lives vicariously through her independent, and often hellion characters, exploring all possibilities within the romantic universe.
The Winner of two Watty Awards – Collector's Dream (An Unpredictable Life) and Hidden Gem (Faithfully) – and an Honourable Mention in 2016's Rainbow Awards (A Royal Craving) Elaine is a self-professed geek, reading addict, and a romantic at heart.
The Reviewer
I’m an author and reader, who just can’t get away from books. I discovered the MM genre a few years ago and became addicted.
Top #50 UK reviewer on Goodreads
#1 reviewer on Divine Magazine
Too Good to be True (1Night Stand)
Book – Too Good To Be True (1NightStand)Author – Deanna Wadsworth
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 118
Cover – Very moody!
POV – 3rd person, dual POV
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – LGBT, Gay, Crime, Adventure, Romance
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK, BY THE AUTHOR, IN RETURN FOR AN HONEST REVIEW **
Reading a Deanna Wadsworth story is a little like coming home. The writing style is perfect, the dual POV suits me to a T and the characters are always somehow familiar, but vastly individual and new. Every time I open a new book by Deanna, I know I'm going to smile and laugh and come away feeling better.
Once again, she didn't disappoint.
Tim is that typical Gaybie – scared, unsure, nervous, questioning every point of contact and every thought. Yet, he's also trying so hard to be more open and accepting of himself.
Elliot on the other hand, is that out and proud, loveable guy, who is expressive and tender.
Together, they're this bundle of adorable, cuteness. Tim with his insecurities and his desperate need to finally find a fulfilling relationship; Elliot with his own issues over his epilepsy and his terrible dating track record. They need each other in ways that can't really be described. Unless you read the book.
I was so happy to see Nick, Paul and Josef again. And that little slip of adding in Travis, John, Marty and Garret in at the end was just amazing!
The way Deanna dealt with the foot fetish was excellent. No shame, not making a joke out of it, but proving that it can be sexy for both men involved. The whole night together, with the foot massage and “special” ;) was so hot! In a similar way, the very serious topics – epilepsy, dementia, drug use, drug dealing and homophobia (especially in the police/FBI) – were all dealt with sensitively and with passion.
Once again, Madame Eve worked her magic and this pair of loved up, beautiful, heartwarming men were able to find their HEA thanks to her thoughtful connections.
This is one series – and one author – I will never tire of reading.
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Favourite Quotes
““I'm going to put it in my foyer,” he said with a sinister laugh.
Hedging, Mr. Strait looked uncertain. “The bedroom is a more appropriate place for this, don't you think?”
Huh. I didn't imagine the sixty-nine, then.
The man's answering bark of laughter drew the attention of several people nearby. “Are you kidding me? When Tristan's homophobic Southern Baptist mother shows up for Christmas, I want her to see it every morning. The old bitch will be so uncomfortable and have absolutely no idea why. She'll probably leave before New Year's.”
“You say one more word and I'll break your neck and get rid of your body. Google won't even be able to find you.”
